This is part of Sue Vincent’s #writephoto. Yearning.
For visually challenged writers, the image shows a channel of water flowing out to sea, with the sun reflecting on the water
Is it dusk or is it dawn .
He no longer knows
Yet he see the shine on the water as out to sea it flows.
Lost to to us, he is so forlorn.
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Waking she wonders what will today be like
She yearns to talk to him and see recognition in his eyes
He is just like a dizzy child, who her patience tries
Impossible to cope all conversation trite.
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We are strangers he no longer knows us.
Though he has watched me grow for more than sixty years.
He is a prisoner now of lost hopes and fears.
We yearn to have him back.
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Alzheimer’s is a cruel thief
We yearn for a return of memory
Like sunlight on the sea
From it clutches there’s no relief.
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We visited my sister and brother in law today. It was a 12 hour day, full of laughter because if you don’t laugh it would be too sad. My sister robbed of her loving husband and best friend for over 60 years. Alzheimer’s is a curse it affects not only the suffer but everyone they love.
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willowdot21 
May 31, 2019 @ 00:14:14
It is such a difficult disease for the family.
May 31, 2019 @ 04:50:26
It is so very hard to watch those you love lose everything familiar in themselves. x
May 31, 2019 @ 04:54:19
Yes Sue it is but you must look for the positive, however hard it seems.💜💜
May 31, 2019 @ 05:10:14
It is the only way to cope xx
May 31, 2019 @ 05:29:00
It is indeed 💜 and we do need to cope 💜
May 31, 2019 @ 05:41:47
We do ❤
May 31, 2019 @ 06:00:57
💜
May 31, 2019 @ 04:54:58
It’s very frightening 💜
May 31, 2019 @ 05:09:37
I know. xx
May 31, 2019 @ 05:29:25
I am sure you do 💜
May 31, 2019 @ 06:55:42
Such a meaningful poem sis ❤ I'm glad you had a good day with your family though ❤
May 31, 2019 @ 12:30:42
It was lovely, fun tinged with sadness 💜
May 31, 2019 @ 08:31:23
This desperate disease seems hell-bent on visiting every family too… So very sad for all concerned…
May 31, 2019 @ 12:33:22
Yes indeed but you have to face up to it 💜💜💜
May 31, 2019 @ 19:23:02
Very sad, This is a evocative, well-crafted poem on this topic that is clearly so sad for you. Those first two lines are exceptional and you nicely shift from he to she to we to all. Photo is special also!
May 31, 2019 @ 19:44:08
Thank you, Altzhimers is such an evil illness it robs everyone involved. Thank you for reading and your kind words. The photo is fantastic it is one of Sue Vincent’s, the talented blogger.💜
Jun 01, 2019 @ 00:16:08
For sure – take care of yourself tonight – you deserve it.
Jun 01, 2019 @ 15:17:40
I understand this … my mother. Some of what the disease took from her I remember.
Jun 01, 2019 @ 18:11:16
It is such a harsh disease
Jun 02, 2019 @ 02:12:16
Yes it is. Other than my beloved I had no one who really got that and what I was going through. I’m glad you have support.
Jun 02, 2019 @ 05:21:07
It is my sister’s husband who has Alzheimer’s. She is lucky she has some support but as you must know it is exhausting for her 24/7. Is your mother still with you .💜
Jun 02, 2019 @ 09:05:59
I do know that exhaustion … physical, emotional and spiritual. I will pray for your sister if that is okay. No my mother died in ’09. 💙
Jun 02, 2019 @ 09:11:05
Thank you Laure your prayers will be gratefully received. I hope you also have happy memories of your Mum, sometimes the bad times out do the good 💜💜
Jun 02, 2019 @ 16:47:50
😘
Jun 03, 2019 @ 10:06:09
This is very moving and sad, Willow. Beautiful poem.
Jun 03, 2019 @ 10:48:08
Thank you Robbie it was an emotional day 💜
Jun 06, 2019 @ 08:51:39
Thank you Sue💜